YR-OWNGINYour gin journey.
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YR-OWN CAR · FIVE-YEAR ACCESS
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My Garage
The cars you own, the cars you have owned, and the stories worth keeping.
Cars I Own
The vehicles currently in your garageFamily GarageSee the household fleet, MOT, insurance, service and family access.
Driver WalletLicence, no-claims and driving record.
Help & SupportContact YR-OWN and view legal information.
Cars I’ve DrivenMemorable cars you drove but never owned.
My Motoring DNA
YOUR STORY IN NUMBERS—
Cars recorded
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Auto / Manual
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Diesel / Petrol
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Avg engine
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4x4s
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Company cars
Complete your vehicle specifications and YR-OWN will reveal your motoring DNA.
▦ My Motoring Gallery
See every car equally — with your memories given a little extra space.
See every car equally — with your memories given a little extra space.
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—Cars in your story
—Recorded miles
—Winters recorded
—Times around Earth
🏆Your Mileage MilestonesEvery number tells part of the story
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Coming soon to YR-OWNMore stories. Same account.
YR-OWNBEEREvery pint. Every pub.
YR-OWNWHISKYYour whisky journey.
YR-OWNCOCKTAILSYour recipes. Your moments.
YR-OWNPETEverything for your best friend.
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My Motoring Gallery
Every vehicle in your story — cars, motorcycles and more — from what you use now to what you have owned before.
Turn your motoring story into a photo book
YR-OWN can prepare a ZIP containing your recorded car photos plus a simple vehicle index. Upload that pack to your preferred photo-book service and build a permanent copy of your motoring story.
Fresh layout
Let YR-OWN play with scale and composition so the gallery feels like a motoring story, not a spreadsheet. You can still switch to a regimented layout whenever you want.
All Vehicles
Add a vehicle
FASTEST WAY IN
Don’t type it if CAR can see it or hear it.
Photo, screenshot or voice → CAR extracts the details → you confirm → save.
Why we ask: Your garage can group personal, family and company vehicles — including motorcycles — while still keeping them all in your motoring story.
Registration lookup is optional. Check all details before saving.
You can save the vehicle without a registration and add it later from Edit vehicle details.
Add the hero photo now if you have it. If not, save the car first and add or change the main photo later from Edit vehicle details.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION
Engine & drivetrain
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YOUR CAR
Your car. Your history. Your journey.
Drag the main photo to reposition it. Changes save automatically.
At a Glance
Your car today
MOT
Checking…
Insurance
Checking…
Service
Checking…
Mileage
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Current mileage
YOUR CAR DATA
Car Details & Specifications
Tyres & pressures, oil & fluids, battery & bulbs, wipers, keys, equipment, charging and emergency information.
Tap to add, check or edit ›Your Car Story
Your journey so farMILES WITH THIS CAR
Your distance in perspective
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Add mileage to see how many times your driving would circle the Earth.
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Building your journey…
Your Car File
Service & Repairs
Service history, maintenance, repairs and work carried out.
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Documents / Vault
Securely upload PDFs, insurance, MOT, V5C, invoices and receipts.
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Car Details & Specifications
Add or update tyres, pressures, oil, fluids, battery, bulbs, keys, equipment and charging details.
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Buy / SellBuyer checks, seller handover, privacy and the official DVLA steps.
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Emergency
Roadside-first help. People before paperwork.
Are you in immediate danger?
If anyone is injured, the road is blocked or dangerous, or you cannot get to a place of relative safety, call the emergency services.
Collision / incident — do this first
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Get to relative safety if possibleStop somewhere that reduces the risk from moving traffic. Use hazard warning lights.
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Protect peopleMove uninjured people away from vehicles and moving traffic where safe. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger.
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Call 999 where neededGive the location and details of casualties. On a motorway/high-speed road, use an emergency phone, mobile phone or the vehicle SOS/eCall button where available.
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Stay and exchange detailsStay at the scene where required and be ready to exchange the information required by law.
Highway Code 283Rule 286Rule 287RTA 1988 s.170
Motorway / high-speed road
If you cannot get left and cannot safely leave the vehicle: stay in the vehicle, keep seat belts and hazard lights on, and call 999 immediately.
Never place a warning triangle on a motorway.
Your car — useful right now
Open a vehicle first to show its stored details.
What the law requires after a collision
You MUST stop where a collision causes relevant damage or injury. You must provide your/vehicle owner's name and address and the vehicle registration to a person with reasonable grounds to require them. If you do not provide your name and address at the scene, the collision must be reported to police as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours.
If another person is injured and the required insurance certificate is not produced at the scene, Rule 287 sets further police reporting/production requirements.
Official guidance last checked by YR-OWN: 1 September 2026. Read Highway Code Rules 275–287 on GOV.UK ↗
Accident & Incident Centre
Start fast at the roadside, then complete the full record when it is safe.
⚡ ROADSIDE
Instant Exchange
CAR prepares your details. Add the other vehicle and share a clean exchange card.
📋 EVIDENCE
Full Accident Record
Circumstances, people, witnesses, police reference, damage, notes and evidence.
SEE THE PROCESS BEFORE YOU NEED IT
What CAR can have ready
A demonstration of the information CAR can prepare before an accident ever happens.
CAR already knows
✓ Your vehicle & registration
✓ VIN
✓ Your saved contact details
✓ Insurer & policy details
At the scene, you add
Other vehicle registration
Driver / owner details
Insurance details supplied
Location, photos & notes
EXAMPLE EXCHANGE CARDYOUR VEHICLEAB12 CDE · Example Range RoverVIN · ••••••••••••1234Example Insurance · Policy ••••5678
OTHER VEHICLEAdded at the scene, then reviewed before sharing.
OTHER VEHICLEAdded at the scene, then reviewed before sharing.
Before paperwork
Safety comes first. If the scene is unsafe or anyone may be injured, use the Emergency page before collecting details.
Other incident tools
Instant Exchange
CAR prepares your side. You collect the other party's supplied details, review everything, then share.
1 · CAR prepares yours2 · Add theirs3 · Review & share
STEP 1 · FROM YOUR GARAGE
Your details
Open the vehicle involved and CAR will pull through the information you have already stored. Check it before sharing.
Loading your stored vehicle details…
STEP 2 · INFORMATION SUPPLIED AT THE SCENE
Other vehicle / driver
Enter what the other driver or owner gives you. You can leave anything unavailable blank and complete it later.
STEP 3 · THE INCIDENT
Where and when
STEP 4 · REVIEW BEFORE SHARING
Your exchange card
Your exchange card will appear hereComplete the details above, then select Create exchange card. CAR combines your stored information with the details you have just entered.Nothing is shared automatically. You review it first.
Full Accident Record
Capture facts, not conclusions. You can complete this after leaving the roadside.
Smart capture
Use See It / Say It to capture supplied information, then verify it before saving.
Pothole / Road Defect
Organise the evidence needed to make a clear report or claim.
Help & Support
Need help with YR-OWN CAR? We’re here to help.
Contact support
Email us at support@yr-own.com.
When contacting us, please describe the issue and the device/browser you are using. Do not email passwords, full payment-card details or unnecessary copies of identity documents.
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Privacy Notice
Last updated: 23 August 2026
Who we are
YR-OWN is a trading brand operated by Dexter Commercial Services Ltd. For privacy questions or to exercise your data-protection rights, contact support@yr-own.com.
Information we use
Depending on how you use YR-OWN CAR, we may process account information such as your email address; vehicle information; mileage and maintenance history; photographs and uploaded documents; insurance and breakdown details; driving-licence information and endorsement records you choose to store; Shared Garage invitations and access settings; support correspondence; and technical/security information needed to operate and protect the service.
Why we use it
We use your information to provide and secure your account, store and display the records you ask us to keep, provide reminders and product features, enable user-controlled sharing, process purchases and customer support, prevent abuse, maintain the service and meet legal obligations.
Our lawful bases
We generally process information because it is necessary to provide the service you have requested or because we have legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving YR-OWN. Where the law requires consent for a particular activity, we will ask for it separately. We may also process information where necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Payments and service providers
Payments are processed by our payment provider rather than by YR-OWN storing your full payment-card details. We also use service providers for hosting, database/storage, email delivery and other infrastructure. They may process information for us only as needed to provide those services and subject to appropriate contractual and security arrangements.
Photos, documents, camera and voice
Camera, photo, screenshot and voice features are user initiated. Where smart-input features analyse an image, document or spoken input, the information is used to identify or pre-fill details for your review. YR-OWN is designed so that extracted information is presented for confirmation before it is saved where practical.
Shared Garage and sharing
You control when a vehicle record is shared with another YR-OWN user. Driver Wallet information, licence numbers and personal endorsement records are not intended to form part of Shared Garage. Other export/share features should be reviewed by you before sending because vehicle records can contain personal information.
How long we keep information
We keep account and product data for as long as your account or product record remains active and for a reasonable period afterwards where needed for security, support, accounting, dispute resolution or legal obligations. You may ask us to delete personal information where the law gives you that right. Some records may need to be retained for legal, tax, fraud-prevention or contractual reasons.
Your rights
UK data-protection law may give you rights to access your personal information, correct inaccurate information, request deletion or restriction, object to certain processing and receive certain information in a portable format. You can contact us at support@yr-own.com. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect information. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so users should use a strong unique password and keep access to their email account and devices secure.
Changes
We may update this notice when YR-OWN changes or legal requirements change. We will publish the current version in the product and, where a change materially affects how personal information is used, provide appropriate notice.
Terms, Digital Content & Refunds
Last updated: 23 August 2026
About YR-OWN CAR
YR-OWN CAR is a personal vehicle-information and organisation service supplied by Dexter Commercial Services Ltd under the YR-OWN brand. These terms apply to use of the product and should be read together with our Privacy Notice.
Your account and records
You are responsible for keeping your login secure and for checking information you enter, scan, dictate or import. Smart-input, reminder and guidance features are aids only. They may be incomplete or inaccurate and must not replace official documents, manufacturer instructions, professional mechanical advice, insurer requirements, DVLA records or applicable law.
Safety and legal information
YR-OWN may provide practical motoring guidance and links to official sources. Laws, vehicle specifications and individual circumstances change. For safety-critical, insurance, licensing, tax, MOT or legal decisions, check the relevant official or professional source before acting.
Purchases and digital access
The price and what is included will be shown before purchase. Payment is handled by our payment provider. We will provide confirmation of your purchase electronically. Where digital content or access is supplied immediately, the checkout process may ask you to expressly request immediate supply and acknowledge any effect this has on your statutory cancellation right.
Cancellation, refunds and faulty digital content
Your statutory consumer rights are not affected by these terms. Different rules can apply to digital content supplied immediately after purchase. Where applicable, we will provide the information and obtain the acknowledgements required by UK consumer law before immediate digital supply. If YR-OWN CAR is faulty, not as described or does not meet statutory requirements, you may have legal remedies. For refund or cancellation questions contact support@yr-own.com.
Shared Garage and exports
Only share vehicle records with people you intend to give access to. Review exported or pre-filled information before sending it. You remain responsible for deciding what personal, insurance, document or vehicle information you disclose to another person.
Acceptable use
You must not misuse the service, attempt unauthorised access, interfere with security, upload unlawful or malicious material, use another person’s information without an appropriate basis, or use YR-OWN in a way that infringes another person’s rights.
Availability and changes
We aim to keep YR-OWN available and reliable, but uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed. We may make reasonable changes to maintain security, comply with law, improve functionality or update third-party integrations.
Liability
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so or limits your statutory consumer rights. YR-OWN is a record-keeping and guidance tool; you remain responsible for vehicle operation, maintenance decisions, legal compliance and verifying safety-critical information.
Support and complaints
Please contact support@yr-own.com first if you have a problem. We will aim to investigate and resolve genuine product and purchase issues fairly.
Business details
YR-OWN is operated by Dexter Commercial Services Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 16047025. Registered office: The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, England, LE10 1QU. Customer support: support@yr-own.com.
Scan / Speak
See it. Say it. CAR organises it. Nothing is saved until you confirm.
Want to keep a PDF or document?
Scan / Speak extracts information. To actually store the original file securely, use the Document Vault.
SMART INPUT
Voice: tap Start speaking, speak naturally, then tap Finish speaking. CAR sends the short recording securely for higher-accuracy transcription and form understanding. Photo: CAR will guide you for difficult targets such as tyres, VIN and battery labels.
Ready. Add a photo/screenshot or speak naturally.
Family Garage
Your current household fleet in one place. Driver Wallet information and private documents stay private.
Current family cars
Tap any car to open its shared record.Family Garage statusChecking MOT, insurance and service information…
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0Current cars
0All good
0Need attention
0Shared cars
Family access
Invite a family member once and current household cars can be shared without duplicating records.
Driver Wallet
YOUR DRIVING RECORD
—Record clear countdown
Add any current endorsements to start the countdown.
CORE LICENCE & INSURANCE
Sensitive personal information. CAR keeps this out of ordinary vehicle share and sale packs by default.
Advanced DrivingOptional qualification details
Professional DrivingHGV / LGV / PCV / CPC / tachograph
Plant / Forklift QualificationsOptional operator qualifications
BREAKDOWN COVER
Why here: breakdown cover belongs to the driver/household as well as the car. Keeping it in Driver Wallet means it is easy to find when you actually need it.
Penalty points / endorsements
Use the date shown on your official driving recordFor SP speeding codes, CAR can suggest 4 years from the offence date. Other endorsements can use different periods, so confirm against your official record.
SPEED AWARENESS COURSE OPTIONAL
If you attended a course instead of receiving points, record it here. CAR will show the 3-year same-course window from the original offence date; another course is never guaranteed.
Edit vehicle details
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GARAGE PLACEMENT
Where should this vehicle appear?
These three settings control whether the car appears prominently with your current vehicles or in your chronological motoring history.
Why we ask: The VIN uniquely identifies this vehicle. CAR will never silently guess an unclear VIN character — check all 17 characters before saving.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION
Engine & drivetrain
Why we ask: This is the starting odometer reading used to calculate the miles YOU drove. If it is missing, YR-OWN will not count the car's entire lifetime mileage as yours.
Why we ask: For a past or company car, starting and finishing mileages let YR-OWN add only your own miles to Your Journey.
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Delete this car
Use this only for a duplicate or a car you genuinely want removed. Deleting a car also removes its YR-OWN database history. This cannot be undone.
Are you sure?
Type DELETE below to confirm removal of this car.
Buy / Sell
Practical checks for buying well, and a clean handover when it is time to sell.
Buying a car
Check the V5C, registration/VIN details, MOT history and safety recalls. Insure and tax the vehicle before using it on the road.
Selling a car
Protect the V5C document reference, notify DVLA of the keeper change and keep private documents out of the handover pack.
1. Prepare the record
Check service history, receipts, MOT records, manuals, keys, locking-wheel-nut key and useful vehicle-specific information.
Open Organise
2. Protect private information
Keep personal memories, addresses, insurance details and sensitive documents private.
Show what not to share
Do not share a picture/copy of the V5C or its document reference number. Keep personal insurance documents, addresses, private photographs/notes and anything unrelated to the vehicle itself out of the buyer handover.
3. Private registration?
If you want to keep a personalised registration, take it off the vehicle before selling and wait for the new V5C.
Open official DVLA guidance
4. Record the handover
Enter the sale/return date and finishing mileage, then change the vehicle status to previously driven / owned.
Record sale / return
5. Share useful history
Create a clean non-private summary of the vehicle history for the buyer.
Share car summary
6. Tell DVLA
Complete the official keeper-change process and give the buyer the correct new-keeper information.
Open official DVLA serviceMy Motoring History
Add a favourite photo
Drag the photo to reposition it. Changes save automatically.
Time together
Your ownership storyPurchasedNot recorded
SoldNot recorded
Time owned—
Miles together—
The car
What you rememberColour—
Engine—
Transmission—
Mileage sold—
🗺️ Favourite trip
Add the journey you remember most.
❤️ Favourite memory
Add a favourite memory of this car.
Vehicle history
Old service, MOT, insurance and documents are still kept with the car — they’re simply less prominent now that you no longer own it.
Photo Gallery
Exterior, interior, trips, memories and the moments that made this car yours.
Your Photos
Add photos
Add another moment to this car’s story.
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Video Gallery
Keep the sounds, movement and moments that a photograph cannot capture.
For now, videos are limited to 50 MB each to keep uploads reliable and storage sensible.
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Videos
Car Details & Specifications
Tap any section below to add, check or edit the information for this car.
Useful guidance
When you need it🛞 Tyres & wheelsUnderstand a tyre sidewall.
Example: 275/40 R22 108Y
275 = width in mm · 40 = sidewall height as % of width · R = radial · 22 = wheel diameter in inches · 108 = load index · Y = speed rating. Check front and rear — they can differ.
275 = width in mm · 40 = sidewall height as % of width · R = radial · 22 = wheel diameter in inches · 108 = load index · Y = speed rating. Check front and rear — they can differ.
🛢️ Oil & fluidsWhy the grade alone is not enough.
Example: 5W-30
The numbers describe viscosity behaviour, but the manufacturer approval/specification is just as important. Two 5W-30 oils are not necessarily interchangeable.
The numbers describe viscosity behaviour, but the manufacturer approval/specification is just as important. Two 5W-30 oils are not necessarily interchangeable.
🔋 BatteryKnow what Ah, CCA and battery type mean.
Ah indicates capacity; CCA indicates cold-starting ability. AGM/EFB/conventional type matters on many modern cars, especially those with stop/start systems.
💡 Bulbs & lightsFind the right replacement without guesswork.
Record the bulb or lamp type for your exact car. Some modern LED/light units are sealed assemblies rather than user-replaceable bulbs.
🛠️ Jacking & recoveryKnow where the safe points and equipment are.
Record manufacturer-approved jacking and towing points plus the location of the towing eye, locking-wheel-nut key, inflator and puncture kit.
⚡ EV / HybridCharging and powertrain information for your car.
Record powertrain and connector type. Follow the vehicle handbook for charging, jump-starting and high-voltage safety — never guess connection points.
Add / edit car details
Why YR-OWN CAR asks these questions
You don’t need to know everything today. Add what you know and come back later. We explain why each detail is useful so the information means something rather than becoming another form to complete.
Tyres & Wheels
⌨ Type directly below
Why we ask: Helps you buy the correct replacement tyre without hunting through the handbook or reading the sidewall in the rain.
275/40 R22 108Y: 275 is tyre width in mm; 40 is the sidewall height as a percentage of width; R means radial; 22 is wheel diameter in inches; 108 is the load index and Y is the speed rating.
Why we ask: Some cars use a different tyre size on the rear, so don’t assume all four tyres are identical.
Why we ask: Correct pressures affect safety, handling, tyre life and fuel/energy use. Use the figure specified for your car.
Why we ask: Front and rear recommended pressures can differ.
Why we ask: Your manufacturer may specify different pressures when carrying passengers, luggage or a heavy load.
Why we ask: Rear pressures often change most when the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Why we ask: If you get a puncture, it helps to know whether you have a full-size spare, space saver, inflator or sealant kit before you need it.
Oil & Fluids
Why we ask: Useful when buying oil or topping up away from home — but viscosity alone does not prove an oil is suitable.
Why we ask: Two oils can both say 5W-30 yet meet different standards. The correct manufacturer specification/approval is crucial.
Why we ask: Handy when buying oil for a service. Capacity can vary by engine, so record the figure for your particular car.
Why we ask: Optional — useful for remembering what you normally use. Correct specification matters more than brand.
Why we ask: Coolants are not all interchangeable. Recording the correct specification helps avoid topping up with an unsuitable product.
Why we ask: Concentrate and ready-mixed products provide different convenience and freeze protection. Winter strength matters when temperatures fall.
Why we ask: Many modern diesels require AdBlue and may eventually refuse to restart if it runs out.
Battery & Bulbs
Why we ask: Modern cars may require a particular size, capacity and technology such as AGM or EFB. Some also require battery registration after replacement.
Why we ask: It isn’t always under the bonnet — and some vehicles have designated jump-start terminals elsewhere.
Why we ask: Saves removing a bulb or searching the handbook just to identify a replacement. Some modern light units are not user-replaceable.
Wipers
Why we ask: Makes buying the correct replacement blade quick and avoids relying on packaging lookup charts.
Keys & Essential Equipment
Why we ask: A garage or recovery technician may not be able to remove the wheel without the locking-wheel-nut key.
Why we ask: If locking wheel nuts are fitted but the key is missing or unconfirmed, a garage or recovery technician may not be able to remove the wheel when you need them to.
Why we ask: Exactly the sort of small detail people forget when they’re standing at the roadside with a puncture.
Why we ask: Helps the household know whether a spare exists and where it is normally kept. Avoid recording security-sensitive access instructions.
Why we ask: Recovery is not the moment you want to discover that you don’t know where the removable towing eye is stored.
Why we ask: Lets anyone using the car find the compressor quickly if a tyre needs attention.
Why we ask: Many cars no longer carry a spare wheel, so knowing where the repair kit is — and whether it is present — matters.
Powertrain & Charging
Powertrain & Charging
Knowing whether the car is petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric helps YR-OWN CAR show the right advice.
Why we ask: Different powertrains have different maintenance, charging and emergency considerations.
Why we ask: Useful when planning public charging or explaining the vehicle to someone else.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency contacts
These are the numbers you want immediately after an incident — not buried in an email or policy PDF.
Why we ask: Lets you contact the insurer quickly from the roadside after an incident.
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Know Your Car
Useful knowledge for owning, maintaining and looking after your car — what matters, why it matters and what to do when you need it.
👥 Owners & communities
Other owners can be an extraordinary source of model-specific experience. Look for established owners' clubs, marque forums and well-moderated groups for your exact model. Treat community advice as experience, not manufacturer instruction, and verify safety-critical work.
☀️ Summer ready
Check tyre pressures and condition, coolant and screenwash, air-conditioning, wipers and battery health. Carry drinking water on long/hot journeys and never leave children or pets in a parked hot car.
❄️ Winter ready
Check weather, tyres, battery, lights, antifreeze/screenwash protection and fuel/charge. Useful emergency kit includes de-icer, scraper, torch, warm clothing, boots, first-aid kit, jump leads, shovel, warm drink and emergency food.
🛞 Choosing tyres
Summer, winter and all-season tyres behave differently with temperature and conditions. Always use the correct size, load/speed rating and manufacturer pressure for the load being carried.
🛠️ Know where it is
For each car, record the approved jacking points, towing/recovery points, removable towing-eye location, battery/jump terminals, fuse boxes, locking-wheel-nut key and puncture equipment. YR-OWN will support vehicle-specific reference images here.
🔌 Jump starting
Use leads suitable for the vehicle and follow the vehicle handbook's connection sequence and designated terminals. Modern, hybrid and EV systems can have specific restrictions — never guess connection points.
🔧 Know & Maintain
Tyres
Example: 275/40 R22 108Y. 275 is the tyre width in millimetres; 40 is the sidewall height as a percentage of the width; R means radial construction; 22 is the wheel diameter in inches; 108 is the load index; Y is the speed rating. Front and rear sizes or pressures can differ, and some manufacturers specify higher pressures when heavily loaded.
Oil & fluids
Viscosity is only part of the answer. Manufacturer specification, coolant type and washer-fluid freeze protection can all matter.
Jacking & jump starting
Record manufacturer-approved lifting points and the correct jump-start connection locations for your particular vehicle.
⚡ Electric & Hybrid Explained
Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
The electric system assists the combustion engine but does not normally propel the car for meaningful distances on its own.
Full Hybrid (HEV)
Can use electric drive for short periods but is not normally plugged in; the battery is charged by the engine and regenerative braking.
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Combines a combustion engine with a larger battery that can be charged externally, allowing meaningful electric-only driving.
Battery Electric (BEV)
Driven entirely by electric motors using energy stored in a high-voltage battery.
High-voltage safety: damaged EV or hybrid high-voltage components can present hazards. Do not touch damaged orange/high-voltage cabling or components; follow manufacturer and emergency-service guidance.
🧳 Be Prepared
Keep important numbers handy
Insurance emergency/claims numbers and breakdown contact details should be available from the car record even if the original policy document is hard to find.
Useful kit
Know where the locking-wheel-nut key, towing eye, tyre inflator, puncture kit and other vehicle-specific equipment are kept.
Accidents & incidents
Clear steps when it matters🚗 I’ve been involved in an accident
First: people, not the car.If you and your passengers are unhurt and in a place of relative safety, that is the most important thing. The car can be repaired or replaced. Work through the next steps one at a time.
1. Stop and get to relative safety if possible. Use hazard lights, switch off the engine where appropriate and do not put yourself in the path of moving traffic.
2. Check everyone for injury or immediate danger. Call 999 for casualties, fire, a dangerous obstruction, trapped people or another emergency. Give the clearest location and direction of travel you can.
3. Exchange the essential details. Record names and addresses of the drivers/vehicle owners and vehicle registration numbers. Also exchange insurer/contact details where available.
4. Take photographs — only if it is safe. Capture vehicle positions before they move where possible, damage to every vehicle, registrations, the wider road layout, signs/markings, debris and relevant weather/road conditions.
5. Record witnesses. Ask independent witnesses for their name and a contact number or email. Note what happened while it is still fresh.
6. Police reporting. If the required name/address details are not exchanged at the scene, report the collision to police as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours. If another person is injured, additional insurance-certificate reporting duties can apply.
7. Tell your insurer. Report the incident in line with your policy even if you do not intend to make a claim.
Do not argue about blame or make admissions of responsibility at the roadside. Be polite, help keep everyone safe and stick to factual information about what happened.
UK-focused general guidance. Emergency circumstances and legal duties depend on what happened; follow police/emergency-service instructions.
👀 I’ve come across an accident
First: do not create another accident.Your safety and the safety of your passengers come first. Stop only in a place of relative safety if you can assist without putting anyone else at risk.
1. Warn and protect. Use hazard lights if appropriate, stay alert to traffic and hazards, and keep uninjured people away from moving vehicles.
2. Call 999 when emergency help is needed. Give the exact location/direction, number of vehicles, known casualties and hazards.
3. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger. Do not remove a motorcyclist’s helmet unless essential and you are trained to do so.
4. Help within your ability. Give first aid if you are able and it is safe. Reassure casualties and keep them as safe and comfortable as possible while help is coming.
5. Preserve the scene. Do not wander into live traffic for photographs or debris. Follow police, traffic officer and emergency-service directions.
6. Stay available if appropriate. You may be an important witness. Be ready to give the emergency services your account and contact details.
UK-focused general guidance based on Highway Code incident principles; emergency-service instructions take priority.
MOT
MOT documents
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Insurance
Insurance documents
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Choose PDF / File opens your device file picker. Take Photo opens the camera for a paper certificate, receipt or other document.
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Service & Repairs
Your servicing, maintenance, repair and workshop history for this car.
SAY IT → FILL IT
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Speak naturally. CAR will extract the date, garage, mileage, cost and work carried out, then show everything for you to check before anything is saved.
Documents / Vault
Keep the paperwork that belongs with the car — and add as much as you need.
PRIVATE DOCUMENT VAULT
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PDFs, photos and screenshots are stored privately against this vehicle. Smart Scan is optional — you do not need to scan a document just to keep it.
📘 V5C / log bookKeep a private copy for your own records.
🔠 Private registrationAssignment, retention and transfer paperwork.
🤝 Purchase / saleInvoices, receipts and handover records.
🔧 Service & repairsInvoices and supporting paperwork.
🛡️ Warranty / breakdownCover documents and certificates.
＋ Anything elseManuals, modifications, tyres or miscellaneous records.